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File: Alpha4-8EightDriverColumnSealed440Watts.bb6
Alpha 4-8 Eight Driver Sealed Column-Array Design By Jerry McNutt, Eminence Speaker LLC440 watts, F3 at 143 Hz. Run 4" woofers 200 Hz and up for speech.Run 4" woofers 200Hz-5.0kHz and add a CD tweeter for PA or DJ use.
Box Properties--Description--Name: Type: Closed BoxShape: Prism, square--Box Parameters--Vb = 0.534 cu.ftV(total) = 0.58 cu.ftQtc = 0.905QL = 20F3 = 143.8 HzFill = normal
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--External Dimensions--A = 44.34 inB = 6.855 inC = 5.869 in--Internal Dimensions--A = 42.84 inB = 5.355 inC = 4.369 in--Wall Thickness--Front = 0.75 inSide = 0.75 in
Driver Properties--Description--Name: Alpha 4-8Type: Standard one-way driverCompany: Eminence Speaker LLCComment: 4" woofer/midrange--Configuration--No. of Drivers = 8Mounting = StandardWiring = Series-ParallelDrivers sum coherently = Yes--Mechanical Parameters--Fs = 123.1 HzQms = 6.83Vas = 1.94 liters [15.52]Cms = 0.42 mm/N [0.0525]Mms = 3.96 g [31.68]Rms = 0.45 kg/s [3.6]Xmax = 2.6 mmXmech = 4.5 mmP-Dia = 85.21 mm [241]Sd = 57.72 sq.cm [461.8]P-Vd = 0.0148 liters [0.119]--Electrical Parameters--Qes = 0.84Re = 6.73 ohms [3.365]Le = 0.28 mH [0.14]Z = 8 ohms [4]BL = 4.94 Tm [9.905]Pe = 55 watts [440]--Electromech. Parameters--Qts = 0.75no = 0.415 % [3.319]1-W SPL = 88.33 dB [97.36]2.83-V SPL = 89.08 dB [101.1]
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Box Parts
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Box Shape: Square Prism1 Top, 1 Bottom: depth (c) = 5.869 in width (b) = 6.855, thickness = 0.75 in1 Front, 1 Back: height (a) = 42.84 in width (d) = 5.355, thickness = 0.75 in2 Sides: height (a) = 42.84 in depth (c) = 5.869, thickness = 0.75 in
--Driver Mounting-- Mounting: Flush Aim: All drivers face same direction
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Wiring Diagram
Alpha 4-8
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File: Alpha4-8LargeSealedMidrange50Watts.bb6
Alpha 4-8 Large Sealed Midrange DesignBy Jerry McNutt, Eminence Speaker LLC50 watts, F3 at 132 Hz. Best used above 180 Hz.
Box Properties--Description--Name: Type: Closed BoxShape: Prism, square (optimum)--Box Parameters--Vb = 0.235 cu.ftV(total) = 0.241 cu.ftQtc = 0.75QL = 20F3 = 131.5 HzFill = normal
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--External Dimensions--A = 13.58 inB = 8.969 inC = 6.116 in--Internal Dimensions--A = 12.08 inB = 7.469 inC = 4.616 in--Wall Thickness--Front = 0.75 inSide = 0.75 in
Driver Properties--Description--Name: Alpha 4-8Type: Standard one-way driverCompany: Eminence Speaker LLCComment: 4" woofer/midrange--Configuration--No. of Drivers = 1--Mechanical Parameters--Fs = 123.1 HzQms = 6.83Vas = 1.94 litersCms = 0.42 mm/NMms = 3.96 gRms = 0.45 kg/sXmax = 2.6 mmXmech = 4.5 mmP-Dia = 85.21 mmSd = 57.72 sq.cmP-Vd = 0.0148 liters--Electrical Parameters--Qes = 0.84Re = 6.73 ohmsLe = 0.28 mHZ = 8 ohmsBL = 4.94 TmPe = 55 watts--Electromech. Parameters--Qts = 0.75no = 0.415 %1-W SPL = 88.33 dB2.83-V SPL = 89.08 dB
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Box Parts
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front & back sides
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Box Shape: Optimum Square Prism1 Top, 1 Bottom: depth (c) = 6.116 in width (b) = 8.969, thickness = 0.75 in1 Front, 1 Back: height (a) = 12.08 in width (d) = 7.469, thickness = 0.75 in2 Sides: height (a) = 12.08 in depth (c) = 6.116, thickness = 0.75 in
--Driver Mounting-- Mounting: Flush
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File: Alpha4-8LargeVented55Watts.bb6
Alpha 4-8 Large Vented Midbass DesignBy Jerry McNutt, Eminence Speaker LLC55 watts, F3 at 105 Hz. Best used above 120 Hz.
Box Properties--Description--Name: Type: Vented BoxShape: Prism, square (optimum)--Box Parameters--Vb = 0.1 cu.ftV(total) = 0.111 cu.ftFb = 130 HzQL = 7F3 = 105.4 HzFill = normal--Vents--No. of Vents = 1Vent shape = roundVent ends = one flushDv = 2 inLv = 3.018 in
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--External Dimensions--A = 10.83 inB = 7.267 inC = 5.065 in--Internal Dimensions--A = 9.332 inB = 5.767 inC = 3.565 in--Wall Thickness--Front = 0.75 inSide = 0.75 in
Driver Properties--Description--Name: Alpha 4-8Type: Standard one-way driverCompany: Eminence Speaker LLCComment: 4" woofer/midrange--Configuration--No. of Drivers = 1--Mechanical Parameters--Fs = 123.1 HzQms = 6.83Vas = 1.94 litersCms = 0.42 mm/NMms = 3.96 gRms = 0.45 kg/sXmax = 2.6 mmXmech = 4.5 mmP-Dia = 85.21 mmSd = 57.72 sq.cmP-Vd = 0.0148 liters--Electrical Parameters--Qes = 0.84Re = 6.73 ohmsLe = 0.28 mHZ = 8 ohmsBL = 4.94 TmPe = 55 watts--Electromech. Parameters--Qts = 0.75no = 0.415 %1-W SPL = 88.33 dB2.83-V SPL = 89.08 dB
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Box Shape: Optimum Square Prism1 Top, 1 Bottom: depth (c) = 5.065 in width (b) = 7.267, thickness = 0.75 in1 Front, 1 Back: height (a) = 9.332 in width (d) = 5.767, thickness = 0.75 in2 Sides: height (a) = 9.332 in depth (c) = 5.065, thickness = 0.75 in
--Vent Parts--1 Duct: outside diameter (e) = 2.25 in inside diameter (g) = 2 in length (h) = 3.018 in
--Driver Mounting-- Mounting: Flush
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File: Alpha4-8SmallSealedMidrange55Watts.bb6
Alpha 4-8 Small Sealed Midrange DesignBy Jerry McNutt, Eminence Speaker LLC55 watts, F3 at 143 Hz. Best used above 200 Hz.
Box Properties--Description--Name: Type: Closed BoxShape: Prism, square (optimum)--Box Parameters--Vb = 0.0667 cu.ftV(total) = 0.0725 cu.ftQtc = 0.905QL = 20F3 = 143.5 HzFill = normal
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--External Dimensions--A = 9.596 inB = 6.504 inC = 4.593 in--Internal Dimensions--A = 8.096 inB = 5.004 inC = 3.093 in--Wall Thickness--Front = 0.75 inSide = 0.75 in
Driver Properties--Description--Name: Alpha 4-8Type: Standard one-way driverCompany: Eminence Speaker LLCComment: 4" woofer/midrange--Configuration--No. of Drivers = 1--Mechanical Parameters--Fs = 123.1 HzQms = 6.83Vas = 1.94 litersCms = 0.42 mm/NMms = 3.96 gRms = 0.45 kg/sXmax = 2.6 mmXmech = 4.5 mmP-Dia = 85.21 mmSd = 57.72 sq.cmP-Vd = 0.0148 liters--Electrical Parameters--Qes = 0.84Re = 6.73 ohmsLe = 0.28 mHZ = 8 ohmsBL = 4.94 TmPe = 55 watts--Electromech. Parameters--Qts = 0.75no = 0.415 %1-W SPL = 88.33 dB2.83-V SPL = 89.08 dB
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Box Parts
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Box Shape: Optimum Square Prism1 Top, 1 Bottom: depth (c) = 4.593 in width (b) = 6.504, thickness = 0.75 in1 Front, 1 Back: height (a) = 8.096 in width (d) = 5.004, thickness = 0.75 in2 Sides: height (a) = 8.096 in depth (c) = 4.593, thickness = 0.75 in
--Driver Mounting-- Mounting: Flush
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File: Alpha4-8SmallVented55Watts.bb6
Alpha 4-8 Small Vented Midbass DesignBy Jerry McNutt, Eminence Speaker LLC55 watts, F3 at 118 Hz. Best used above 130 Hz.
Box Properties--Description--Name: Type: Vented BoxShape: Prism, square (optimum)--Box Parameters--Vb = 0.0843 cu.ftV(total) = 0.0941 cu.ftFb = 150 HzQL = 7F3 = 118.3 HzFill = normal--Vents--No. of Vents = 1Vent shape = roundVent ends = one flushDv = 2 inLv = 2.472 in
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--External Dimensions--A = 10.33 inB = 6.957 inC = 4.873 in--Internal Dimensions--A = 8.83 inB = 5.457 inC = 3.373 in--Wall Thickness--Front = 0.75 inSide = 0.75 in
Driver Properties--Description--Name: Alpha 4-8Type: Standard one-way driverCompany: Eminence Speaker LLCComment: 4" woofer/midrange--Configuration--No. of Drivers = 1--Mechanical Parameters--Fs = 123.1 HzQms = 6.83Vas = 1.94 litersCms = 0.42 mm/NMms = 3.96 gRms = 0.45 kg/sXmax = 2.6 mmXmech = 4.5 mmP-Dia = 85.21 mmSd = 57.72 sq.cmP-Vd = 0.0148 liters--Electrical Parameters--Qes = 0.84Re = 6.73 ohmsLe = 0.28 mHZ = 8 ohmsBL = 4.94 TmPe = 55 watts--Electromech. Parameters--Qts = 0.75no = 0.415 %1-W SPL = 88.33 dB2.83-V SPL = 89.08 dB
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Box Parts
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Box Shape: Optimum Square Prism1 Top, 1 Bottom: depth (c) = 4.873 in width (b) = 6.957, thickness = 0.75 in1 Front, 1 Back: height (a) = 8.83 in width (d) = 5.457, thickness = 0.75 in2 Sides: height (a) = 8.83 in depth (c) = 4.873, thickness = 0.75 in
--Vent Parts--1 Duct: outside diameter (e) = 2.25 in inside diameter (g) = 2 in length (h) = 2.472 in
--Driver Mounting-- Mounting: Flush
vent
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